Maroon 5 discography

Maroon 5's studio album catalog spans from their 2002 debut Songs About Jane to their 2021 release Jordi. The debut album, named after lead singer Adam Levine's ex-girlfriend, was released in June 2002 and gradually climbed charts, propelled by the singles "Harder to Breathe," "This Love," and "She Will Be Loved." It reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and was certified 4× Platinum in the US.¹

Subsequent albums include It Won't Be Soon Before Long (2007), Hands All Over (2010), Overexposed (2012), V (2014), Red Pill Blues (2017), and Jordi (2021), named after their late manager Jordan Feldstein. Each album debuted in the top two of the Billboard 200, with V and Red Pill Blues reaching number one.²

Maroon 5 has released over 30 singles, with several reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100. "Moves Like Jagger" (featuring Christina Aguilera) topped the chart in 2011, followed by "One More Night" (2012), "Sugar" (2015), and "Girls Like You" (featuring Cardi B) in 2018. The latter spent 33 weeks in the top 10, tying a record for the longest top-10 run by a group.³

The band has also achieved significant success on streaming platforms; "Sugar" has over 3.5 billion views on YouTube, and "Girls Like You" surpassed 3 billion. Their collaborations, such as with SZA on "What Lovers Do" and with Kendrick Lamar on "Don't Wanna Know," have expanded their reach across genres.

Maroon 5 has released several live albums, including Live from Le Cabaret (2004), Live from SoHo (2008), and 1.22.03.Acoustic (2004), which features stripped-down versions of songs from their debut. These releases often accompanied deluxe editions and were recorded during tours or special performances.⁴

Compilation albums include The B-Side Collection (2007), Singles (2015), and the greatest hits album Maroon 5: Greatest Hits (2023). The latter was released to commemorate the band's 20th anniversary and includes re-recorded versions of early hits, such as "This Love" and "She Will Be Loved," reflecting the band's evolution.⁵

Before becoming Maroon 5, the band was known as Kara's Flowers and released one album, The Fourth World (1997), under Reprise Records. The album was a commercial failure, leading to the band's breakup and later reunion with a new sound and name.⁶

Maroon 5 has also contributed to soundtracks, including "Lost Stars" for the film Begin Again (2013), which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. The band's song "Payphone" was initially written as a ballad but was reworked into an upbeat pop track after producer Benny Blanco suggested changes.⁷

In 2019, the band faced criticism for their performance at the Super Bowl LIII halftime show, with some artists declining to appear in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick. Despite the controversy, the show drew over 98 million viewers.⁸

Maroon 5 holds the record for the most songs by a group to reach the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, with 14 entries. Their single "Moves Like Jagger" was inspired by Mick Jagger's dance moves and was initially intended for a different artist.³

The band's album Overexposed was produced by a team including Max Martin and Shellback, marking a shift toward a more pop-oriented sound. The album's title was a self-aware nod to their frequent media presence.²

In 2021, Jordi became their seventh consecutive top-ten album, and the track "Beautiful Mistakes" featuring Megan Thee Stallion peaked at number 13 on the Hot 100, extending their streak of charting singles to 20 years.

Billboard Hot 100

The music industry standard record chart in the United States, ranking the top 100 songs weekly.

RIAA certification

Award system by the Recording Industry Association of America that certifies sales levels for albums and singles.

Streaming

The delivery of music over the internet, often via platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.